Recreate the warm and creamy goodness of Panera’s famous Broccoli Cheddar Soup right at home with this easy copycat recipe.

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1 tablespoon butter

½ onion chopped

¼ cup melted butter

¼ cup all-purpose flour

2 cups milk

2 cups chicken stock

1 ½ cups coarsely chopped broccoli florets

1 cup matchstick-cut carrots

1 stalk celery thinly sliced

2 ½ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

salt and ground black pepper to taste

In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
Stir in the melted butter and then add the flour, cooking for about 2 minutes until lightly browned.
Gradually whisk in the milk and chicken stock, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
Add the broccoli, carrots, and celery, cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste before serving.

You can use vegetable stock for a vegetarian version. Feel free to adjust the cheese amount for a richer soup.

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